Understanding how to maintain your pool's chemicals will enable you to keep your pool healthy. To do this, you must test your pool water regularly and then make adjustments to keep the proper balance. There is no substitute for good filtration, fresh water and maintaining the proper chemical balance when it comes to pool operation.
To help you understand the proper chemical make-up, here are 4 quick tips for maintaining proper chemical balance of the pool.
- A pH that is above 7.8 is considered too high and you will risk stains and discoloration. To lower the pH, you can add muriatic acid as needed. Similarly, a low pH can also cause surface stains and discoloration and can also damage the pool equipment. Be careful not to overuse low pH sanitizers.
- Low alkalinity will affect the pH of your pool and can affect your water heater and leave stains and discoloration. Add sodium-bicarb to raise the alkalinity.
- Low calcium hardness can etch the pool finish and strip metals out of heaters, valves or other metallic parts. We recommend using Scale Free from Natural Chemistry once per month to prevent low calcium.
- Phosphates will seep into your pool from fertilized lawns or nearby golf courses. They can go undetected because they require a separate test to confirm their presence. Phosphates are troublesome because they react with the chlorine and cancel out the chlorine's effectiveness. Phos Free by Natural Chemistry is the best way to remove phosphates from your pool. You can keep your pool phosphate free by regularly using Phos Free as part of your pool chemical maintenance.
Regular testing your pool water will help you determine what adjustments need to be made to maintain a good chemical balance in your water. This will ensure that your pool will always be ready for your enjoyment, and it will also save you from costly stains and repairs.
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